WWRS_Questions_and_Answers_03_Oct_16_final.pdf

Answers for Questions Received 21 Sep 16 through 03 Oct 16 for FA8630-17-R-5001

Please be advised that additional Answers and Questions were posted as a separate attachment previously

1. Q: When an item sent from the warehouse for repairs is returned to the warehouse, will that be considered one or two transactions?

A: The contractor awarded this contract will not be responsible for repairs. In the instance that an item is defective, the contractor will either be directed to dispose of the item or return it to the seller country. The return/dispose actions are considered separate services. The selling country may elect to fix the item and repost it for sale. In that instance, it is a separate transaction.

2. Q: There are 1640 combined transactions within the “Inspection and Services” category, are those all receipts, shipments, or a combination of the two? If a combination of the two what is the ratio of receipts to Shipments?

A: The figures provided for in Inspections and Services is all receipts. These figures are based on a six year historical average. During that six year period the incumbent, on average, received

1,128 redistribution orders (RDO) that contained 1-10 individual pieces. The incumbent, on average, received 408 RDOs that contained 11-100 individual pieces. Lastly, the incumbent, on average, received 104 RDOs that contained more than 100 individual pieces.

3. Q: Regarding the Pricing Template on page 73 of 137 how many transactions/shipments are performed each year?

A: The average number of transactions is based on a six year average. The combined transactions is the Inspection/Services plus returns.

4. Q: Please define all costs reimbursable to the contractor.

A: This contract is will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis as required by the FAR for commercial services. There will be no cost reimbursable contract line items (CLINs).

5. Q: We are a Women Owned Small Business. We are not disadvantaged. Can we bid?

A: This contract has been approved for an economically disadvantaged small business set-aside.

6. Q: Can you provide a description of the parts that will be handled?

A: There is no set number or type of parts that will be handled. This program facilitates the ability of foreign partners to sell current inventory to other foreign partners. Items can range from nuts and bolts to engines. Hazardous material may be transferred on a case by case basis as determined by the program Office.

7. Q: Is there an incumbent?

A: Please see the questions and answers posted on 22 Sep 16.

8. Q: Can you provide information regarding the current program including volume, number of employees, employee classifications, rates, and required equipment?

A: The volume of inspections services is provided in the pricing matrix. This figure is based off a six year historical average.

A: The number of employees and types of employees on the current contract was addressed previously in the 22 Sep 16 Answers and Questions posting.

A: We are not releasing the current rates on contract.

A: It is hard to anticipate the type of equipment that is necessary because the types of support equipment and spare parts varies order to order.

9. Q: Will any warehouse space be the responsibility of the contractor or is it all the responsibility of the AFLCMC?

A: The contractor is responsible for the warehouse space.